Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for Project Planner on a Initial 12 month contract based in Rugby. Role Summary The NPI Project Planner will deliver project planning and scheduling activity for a key NPI and industrialisation programme in the companies Power Conversion & Storage. This role is critical to ensure the program is delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards. The successful candidate will work within the Planning and Controls team, liaising with project, engineering and sourcing teams to ensure alignment on project schedules, milestones and deliverables whilst maintaining compliance with industry regulations and security protocols. Key Responsibilities: Planning and Scheduling: * Develop and maintain detailed, integrated schedules that account for both internal project plans and supplier timelines, with a focus on marine project requirements and security considerations. * Implement best practices in project planning, including scenario analysis, to manage risks, especially those that may impact the delivery of the project. * Provide ongoing updates to project schedules to reflect progress and potential project delays. Risk Management: * Identify project risks, and work with internal teams and suppliers to develop appropriate mitigation strategies. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: * Act as the key liaison between project teams, engineering, sourcing and senior leadership, ensuring clear communication of project schedules. * Regularly present project updates to stakeholders, including project performance metrics and supplier progress. * Work collaboratively with all parties to ensure projects are executed in line with expectations and secure protocols. Requirements * Higher levels of UK Security Clearance, including “SC Clearance” is required for this role. The candidate must have existing SC clearance, or the ability to obtain clearance. British citizenship with a valid British passport and no dual nationality is an advantage, but not a requirement. * Significant experience in project planning and scheduling and risk management: o within high-security and/or marine industries. o for complex projects with multiple stakeholders, including suppliers, contractors, and cross-functional teams. o In NPI programs, including industrialisation. * Proficiency in Primavera P6. Our Company Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time